Opening Reception- Border Crosser

Join ZERO1 and City of San José Office of Cultural Affairs on February 3, 2015 for the opening reception of Border Crosser by artist Chico MacMurtrie/Amorphic Robot Works. Rising 40 feet from the ground and arching across an imaginary border before forming a bridge and touching down on the “other side,” Border Crosser is the first of a series of large-scale inflatable robotic sculptures that poetically explore the notion of borders. Sculpturally and architecturally, the Border Crosser, when fully extended, refers to telecommunication and electrical towers. In performance, it is gently arching in one of three possible directions before eventually forming a bridge. This “bridging” gesture alludes to the equality of all humans and the desire for more connection. As a peaceful metaphor, Border Crosser invites the public to rethink the notion of borders in a globalized world.

Come meet artist Chico MacMurtrie/Amorphic Robot Works and hear more about Border Crosser while seeing the project perform on City Hall Plaza. Enjoy some light hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, and great company!

Date: February 3, 2016
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: San Jose City Hall Plaza
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